In memory of Cocoa

Cocoa was a kitten when I got her and during those early days a lot was going on in my life and there was a lot of stress to manage. I can't say she had my undivided attention but she was definitely loved along with her naughty brother. By the time Coco was 6 yrs old, she and I had been through some seriously challenging times and moved into and out of 4 different homes. She was a wonderful constant companion during these times when my mental health wasn't at its best and I struggled with health issues. She was an enormously affectionate cat and over the last 9 years we lived together on a 1 bedroom flat and she was my purring constant companion and even more so during lockdown and when studying to be a therapist. She followed me everywhere in the flat. I finally graduated from my university therapy training in July this year (2025) shortly after this I went on to have successful surgery for parathyroid disease in August and It was at the end of my home recovery period that Cocoa suddenly became poorly very quickly and I had to make the heart-breaking decision to put her to sleep and end her suffering. I miss her every day. Her little chirps and greetings and her headbutts. Her ferocious love of Tuna and her zoomies! I am in the early stages of grieving and it comes in huge waves but what I do know is that I love you so much Coco bear 🐻 Thank you for everything you gave me and for making my house a home and sharing 15 yrs with me. Words can't fully convey the love I have or the pain of losing you but I am hopeful that one day the memories will be warmer softer and filled with gratitude.🌈🌈🌈💖❤️💔💔💔🙏🙏

by Natalie Ludwig